What should you know before starting in Wollaston?
Planning permission is rarely needed for this work in Wollaston. We'll still look at access, parking for deliveries and any shared boundaries before we price it.
- Replacing doors and worktops on existing units doesn't usually need Building Regulations approval.
- A gas hob taken out for new worktops must be reconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Most fitted kitchens use standard unit widths, so replacement doors are widely available.
- Postcode district
- DY8
- Planning and building control
- Dudley Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 9 miles
Options to consider in Wollaston
Splashbacks and upstands
Tiles, toughened glass, acrylic sheet or matching worktop upstands protect the wall behind the sink and hob. Glass behind a hob must be heat-rated and fitted with the clearances the hob manufacturer specifies. A new splashback is often the cheapest way to make a dated kitchen look current.
New worktops
Replacing tired worktops changes a kitchen more than almost anything else. Laminate is quick and affordable, solid wood brings warmth, and quartz or compact laminate is hard-wearing. Changing worktops means disconnecting the sink and hob, so plumbing and, for a gas hob, a Gas Safe registered engineer are included where needed.
How much should you budget in Wollaston?
Guide prices start at £1,200 and run to £11,000 depending on size and specification. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen: around £3,200–£4,800.
| Option | Guide price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Doors, drawer fronts and handles | £1,200 – £3,000 | Same worktops, new look |
| Doors, worktops and splashback | £3,000 – £6,500 | A full refresh |
| Full makeover with stone worktops and lighting | £6,500 – £11,000 | Quartz or similar, new sink, tap and lights |
Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Wollaston address.
Your questions answered
How long does a kitchen makeover take?
Most take 2–4 days on site. Doors and drawer fronts usually take a day or two, and laminate or wood worktops another day or so. Stone worktops are templated after any unit adjustments and fitted up to two weeks later. You can keep using the kitchen for most of the work, apart from a day or so while the sink and hob are disconnected.
Do you cover Wollaston?
Yes. Wollaston (DY8) is about 9 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.
How much does a kitchen makeover cost compared with a new kitchen?
A makeover typically costs £1,200–£11,000 in the West Midlands, including VAT where it applies, against roughly £7,500–£28,000 to supply and fit a new kitchen. New doors, drawer fronts, handles and laminate worktops for a 12-unit kitchen usually come to £3,200–£4,800. The saving comes from keeping the carcasses, plumbing and layout you already have.
Who approves kitchen makeovers in Wollaston?
Not normally. The exception is a listed building, where Dudley Council would need to give listed building consent first.
Nearby places we cover
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Get a guide price for a Wollaston kitchen makeover online, then an itemised quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification.